Inhibitory effects of armepavine against hepatic fibrosis in rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) plays a crucial role in liver fibrogenesis. armepavine (Arm, C<sub>19</sub>H<sub>23</sub>O<sub>3</sub>N), an active compound from <it>Nelumbo nucifera</it>, has been shown...

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Main Authors: Kuo Cheng-Deng, Lin Yun-Lian, Chiu Yung-Tsung, Shen Chien-Chang, Weng Ting-Chun, Huang Yi-Tsau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:Journal of Biomedical Science
Online Access:http://www.jbiomedsci.com/content/16/1/78